What's the best way to get from Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON?

We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON among Omio's users.

Where do people depart from and arrive in when traveling from Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON: Trains mostly depart from Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON and arrive in Guelph Central, Guelph, ON. Buses mostly depart from Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON and arrive in Kitchener, Weber St W (Downtown), ON. Flights mostly depart from Ottawa and arrive in Toronto.

Which travel companies can get me from Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON?

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you: Travel with FlixBus, Orléans Express to go to Guelph, ON by bus. Travel with Seajets to go to Guelph, ON by train.

Can I find a direct route between Ottawa, ON and Guelph, ON?

Yes, there is a direct route available from Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON: 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €31, and a train costs an average of €59.

Distance: 258 miles (416 km)

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€124 Average price	€44 Average price Cheapest	€78 Average price (fuel + tolls)
6h 18m Average total duration Fastest 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	8h 16m Average total duration 7h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door)
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The cheapest way to travel from Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON is a bus with an average price of €44.

This is compared to other travel options from Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON:

A bus is €80 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON costing on average €124.

A bus is €161 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON costing on average €206.

The fastest way to travel from Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 13m.

Other travel options to Guelph, ON take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 48m.

Bus takes on average 7h 46m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Ottawa, ON and Guelph, ON including taking a train, bus, and flight.

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How to get from Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

VIA53 Service from Ottawa to Toronto · VIA87 Service from Toronto to Guelph
11:43 AM7h06
Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON
6:49 PMGuelph Central, Guelph, ON
€1261One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

VIA53 Service from Ottawa to Toronto · VIA87 Service from Toronto to Guelph
11:43 AM7h06
Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON
6:49 PMGuelph Central, Guelph, ON
€1261One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

VIA53 Service from Ottawa to Toronto · VIA87 Service from Toronto to Guelph
11:43 AM7h06
Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON
6:49 PMGuelph Central, Guelph, ON
€1261One-way
1 transfer

Other options

VIA45 Service from Ottawa to Toronto · VIA87 Service from Toronto to Guelph
10:24 AM8h25
Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON
6:49 PMGuelph Central, Guelph, ON
€1461One-way
1 transfer
VIA643 Service from Ottawa to Toronto · VIA87 Service from Toronto to Guelph
8:29 AM10h20
Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON
6:49 PMGuelph Central, Guelph, ON
€1571One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON

Travel to Guelph, ON easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON.

There are 3 options to travel between Ottawa, ON and Guelph, ON including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON is a bus with an average price of €44.

This is compared to other travel options from Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON:

A bus is €80 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON costing on average €124.

A bus is €161 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON costing on average €206.

The fastest way to travel from Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 13m.

Other travel options to Guelph, ON take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 48m.

Bus takes on average 7h 46m.

The distance from Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON is approximately 258 miles (416 km).

The average frequency per day from Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON is:

Around 35 flights per day.
Around 15 buses per day.
Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ottawa, ON and Guelph, ON as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON:

Trains mostly depart from Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON and arrive in Guelph Central, Guelph, ON.
Buses mostly depart from Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON and arrive in Kitchener, Weber St W (Downtown), ON.
Flights mostly depart from Ottawa and arrive in Toronto.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

Travel with FlixBus, Orléans Express to go to Guelph, ON by bus.
Travel with Seajets to go to Guelph, ON by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON:

7 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON often also extend their vacation to go to Montreal, QC, Westmount, QC, Mont-Royal, QC, Toronto, ON, London, ON. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Guelph, ON and these popular destinations at a great price.

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